Reentry Success Stories

When our clients come to us at Riverside House, they have often done terrible things in a moment of weakness or desperation. They come to us after spending time in prison, where many of them discovered God’s love for the first, or maybe the second...

When our clients come to Riverside House, most of them are in the process of putting together the broken pieces of their lives. Our job is to help them heal their wounds and get back to living a happy and successful life. In this letter...

Many people think that everything happens for a reason. We believe that God gives you opportunities to learn from your mistakes and correct your ways to start living a life that glorifies Him. In this story, our client shares his story of how his beginnings...

A prison sentence can mean the end of a life for many people, but for others, it can mean the beginning of a new spiritual journey through renewed faith in God. One of our clients shares her story that started with a crime but ended...

Many of our clients here at Riverside House had life goals and plans before they made a mistake that caused them to wind up in prison. Much of what we do is provide resources that can help restore hope in our clients so that they...

Our clients come to us during the worst moments of their lives. Incarceration is never easy on anyone, and our clients regularly feel as though they have reached the lowest point of their life. Some have lost family members or spouses during their incarceration, and...

One of our clients learned that God’s idea for your life may be different than what you want, but His plan is always for the greater good. From prison to Riverside House, he shares about how an encounter with an old friend while here with...

We always believe in the potential of our clients to succeed as better people in a more positive life. However, the success of the client largely depends on his or her willingness to work with our wonderful support staff and create a better life for...

Our clients here at Riverside House come from a wide range of backgrounds and have been incarcerated for different offenses. What brings them success is their willingness to build a better life for themselves combined with their steadfast faith that God will guide them to...

Our clients often share their stories of success with us, and we are proud to share them with you. Here, one client gives his account of how his life fell away from the path of the Lord, but through his incarceration and time at Riverside...